King Mohammed VI is represented by Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri at the 20th Francophonie Summit, taking place November 15-16 in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.
Mrs. El Mansouri arrived in Phnom Penh on Saturday to represent the Monarch at the summit.
The summit, held under the theme “Reinvesting in Peace for Shared Prosperity and Lasting Stability,” brings together heads of state and government from the 90 member states and governments of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) to set the Organization’s strategic priorities and examine key issues relating to Francophone cooperation.
The Summit will also elect the next Secretary-General of La Francophonie, who will serve a four-year term for the 2027-2030 period.
As the highest-level governing body of La Francophonie, the Summit also provides an opportunity to review the OIF’s activities and achievements. With one year remaining before the end of the 2024-2027 programming cycle, leaders will notably assess the results achieved and examine the Organization’s role amid the ongoing reshaping of multilateralism.
At the conclusion of the proceedings, heads of state and government are expected to adopt the Phnom Penh Declaration, along with several resolutions. They will also decide on the date and venue of the 21st Francophonie Summit, scheduled for 2028.
